Spicy Tomato Rice

This spicy tomato rice is a zesty take on a traditional Spanish rice recipe. It makes a great side dish for all kinds of main courses, and reheats wonderfully. Try this spicy tomato rice recipe with my Calamari or Pork & Chorizo Burgers.

• 1 tbsp of butter
• 1 cups white, long-grain rice
• 2 or 3 jalapenos peppers, diced fine
• 2 or 3 spring onions, diced
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp mild chili powder
• ¼ tsp chipotle or sweet paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 tbsp of tomato sauce
• ½ cup frozen peas (optional)
• ½ cup cooked chicken, cubed (optional)

1. In a saucepan on low heat, melt the butter, and add the rice, peppers, onions, and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes, coating the grains of rice with the butter.
2. Stir in the chili powder, chipotle/paprika, cumin, and salt.
3. Add the chicken stock and tomato sauce. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.
4. Then turn down to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
5. After the 10 minutes, turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
6. Uncover, fluff with a fork, and serve hot.

Tags: rice, spicy, Picnic, lunch